Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1887-01-25
Kabletown Letter.

munity.
Messrs. G. D. & s. L. Rissler and
sisters entertained large number of
their friends on the evening of Dec.
3Oth, at the residence of their parents.
A large sleighing party, gotten up
in honor of Mr.. Edgar Arnold and
sister, Miss Irez, of Burkittsville,
Md, who were visiting the family of
Mr.. James II. Contlyn, were charm
ingly entertained on the evening of
January 4th by Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
Hefebower at their residence, Miss
Belle Conklyn assisting in the GER
emory. In addition to the lovely
rosebud garden of girls of this COM
munity, there were some choice exotics
from a distance, which represented
the beauty and fashion Of Unionville,
Charlestown and vicinity and Berry
vile.
One of the most delightful social
entertainments that has taken place
in this vicinity in a long time. &C.
Cured at " Pleasant View" the res
idcnce of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Myers,
on the evening of January 9Th
There were choice music selections
rendered by different members of the
company. at ten O'Clock elegant
refreshments were served. Miss Fan
ME Myers, with her usual charming
grace and elegance, assisting the hos
tess in entertaining the large compa-
ny. So pleasantly did the evening
pass that l o'clock arrived ere one
1f -. offar hiSlEioCr
adieu to the kind host and his estima-
bic wife and the young ladies, the
gallant beaus and charming bellies
were soon swiftly gliding over the
beautiful snow in the bright moon
light to their homes.
On Friday evening last it was our
pleasure to be one of a large compa-
ny to spend delightful evening at
the residence of our venerable friend,
Mr.. Frank a. Yates. Mr.. Turner
Yates and sisters, Misses Bette and
BERTHE, made their guests feel at
home. Refreshments were served in
abundance at ten o'clock. a num-
Der of charades were, played. to the
amusement of the company. The.
young ladies and gentlemen who
played the charade of tile 1sing-
glass" did their parts we'll and re-
ceived the plaudits of the audience.
All too soon the evening came to a
close and the company dispersed.
carrying with them pleasant rccollec-
tons of an enjoyable evening. spent
in the hospitable home, of Mr.. and
Mrs. Yates.
Mr.. Clinton Seibcrt of Berkeley
county, Mr.. b. Bowers and Miss
Rose Knott of Bethesda. Miss Maggie
Engle of Unionvillc, Miss Julia Cole
man of Middleway, and Miss Mary
McClennon of BerryvilIc, have been
visiting friends in this community.
The residence of Mr.. James II.
Conklvn made a narrow escape from
being burnt recently. a spark from
an open Fireplace set fire to some
clothing that was on chair. consum
ing the clothing and partly the chair,
scorching the bed stats and burning
a hole in the carpet. When discov-
cred. about O'Clock at night, it had
nearly gone out.
Mr.. Frank Myers killed four hogs !
recently about ID months old d; light
est sos, heaviest 1856.
We saw a very prcttiiy trimmed |
Christmas tree ut DR.. Browns. which |
the taste and skill of Mrs. B. !
DIR. Brown has q relic of antiquity, |
in the shape of copper tea kettle
that was brought over from Ireland |
by his grandparents full of gold |
guineas, about the latter part Of the
last century. IF the kettle was to he
filled now, we don't know which the |
owner would prize the most. to have it
filed with the gold guineas or ''pilIs."
For our own part we would mach |
prefer the gold guincas. Pills, ugh!
oh. no!
We note that orr former young
countyman, Mr.. Walter L. Fleming,
who has been very successfully en-
gagged in business in huntsville,
Braxton county for four years, was |
a groomsman at the Williams-Bailey |
wedding, which occurred on Dcccm-
Der 23d, at O'Clock p. NJ, in st. |
Paul's Episcopal church at Weston.
1t was a brilliant society event, many
distinguished persons being present.
The bridal presents were numerous
and costly. Among the elegant tot
lets worn by the ladies VIC note Mrs.
r. =. Camden, in handsome black
velvet, long train, venetian lace, dia-
mond ornaments; Miss Fannie Da-
visson, handsome garnet silk: Orna-
mcnts, cameo and flowers. Miss Da-
vissOn visited her sistcr-in-law, Mrs.
DR.. Davisson, of this county, several
years ago and made many friends
Among the presents we note import
ed vase, from Senator j. y. Camden,
wife and son.
AS st. Paul's day, the 23d of Jan
uary. is drawing near, l will give you
the following version of said day, as
it is said the people of all Europe re-
garded in the Oldcn time rs govern
ing the remainder Of the year:
If St. Paul's day chance to he fair and clear,
1t does bctidc happy year.
If it should snow or rain.
Then high priced will he all kinds OF grain.
If clouds or mist obscure tn" sky.
Then great stores OF beast and birds will die.
IF the winds do blow al0ft.
Then wars will rent tho kingdom Oft"
OBSERVER.
EahlrtOvn Jan IL 1887